by Theodora Lau
Boar + Dragon
In this fairly successful relationship, the gains will probably outweigh the losses. Both signs are ardent and forceful, although in different ways. The powerful Dragon could stimulate any partner into action or break them in the process. The Boar is not averse to bending to the desires of a worthy partner. They are evenly matched in energy and love of physical exertion. Their mutual flaw is that they are both too responsive to stimuli and could be easily carried away by their enthusiasm and excesses. With this intensely romantic couple, there may be no one to apply the brakes!
Boar + Snake
Both animals will lack appreciation of each other’s positive traits. The Snake possesses unfailing determination and willpower. The Boar is easygoing and community-spirited. The Snake feels the Boar will not be able to understand the Snake’s stresses because of the Boar’s indulgent and compromising attitude toward others. The Snake is mystical, sophisticated, and deep. At times, the Boar is simple, trusting, and naive. The Snake finds the Boar’s scruples unappealing and has no use for the Boar’s goodwill unless there is a calculated motive behind it. The Boar is incapable of deciphering the Snake’s complex and doubting mind. The Snake can be aloof and does not care for the Boar’s sweetness and sincerity, and the Boar’s feelings will inevitably be bruised. Their diametrically opposed personalities cannot provide either with much happiness.
Boar + Horse
The Horse is persuasive, magnetic, and appealing, and he or she will be able to convince the compromising and good-natured Boar to accede to his or her wishes. The Boar is kindhearted; being sociably inclined, the Boar enjoys activities with the athletic Horse. These two animals are both pleasure seekers, and with this comes its own challenges for a long-term relationship. The Horse is imaginative and resourceful, and the Boar is dependable and good-natured. The Boar admires the Horse’s animated and cheerful ways. Because both understand the value of compromise, they will have an active and involved relationship without stepping on each other’s toes. They will, however, opt to live their lives to the fullest. Unfortunately, this usually means neither party will worry too much about tomorrow. But it may not be finances that present the biggest problems for the couple. Being a devoted soul, the Boar craves more togetherness and affection than the self-centered Horse can often provide. The Horse, on the other hand, is not amused when the Boar is too conforming and so considerate that he or she pleases everyone else besides the Horse. Each may have some difficulty coming to terms with the other’s weaknesses and making the compromises needed to steady the ship.
Boar + Sheep
In this warm, intimate relationship, both will give their best to the union and have a deep love and genuine concern for the other. The Boar is sturdy and thoughtful enough to please the gentle and compassionate Sheep. The Sheep, on the other hand, will gladly spoil the Boar. Fortunately, the sensual and simple Boar will see the Sheep’s possessiveness as true love and devotion. The Boar is generous and protective too, so the Sheep will be able to perform at his or her best, something Sheep can do only when they know they are loved and appreciated, as the Sheep will definitely be in this union. Neither animal minds making concessions and both prefer activities centered around the home. Theirs is a home which will be lively, where friends will naturally congregate.
Boar + Monkey
There may be a strong attraction in this combination, but the trials of everyday life could wear it away. The Boar is prodding, energetic, and staunchly devoted to his or her friends and goals, but the Boar often operates on blind faith, and in this case the Monkey cannot resist the urge to take advantage. The Boar, on the other hand, benefits from the Monkey’s financial acumen and guile but is not impressed by the unscrupulous and opportunistic methods the Monkey uses to get ahead. The Boar is too straightforward and scrupulous for the complicated Monkey. The Monkey has more pungent tastes, and the Boar will definitely be too bland. On the other hand, while the Monkey is deviously charming, the Monkey’s complexity and pretentiousness may prove too much. The Monkey finds the Boar too conscientious about spreading goodwill around. As a result, the Monkey could come to resent the Boar’s extravagant generosity as being distributed at the Monkey’s expense. Both are bound to be irritated and bruised by the incapacities of the other. Still, they could make a go of this match if they can figure each other out and concentrate on their positive qualities.
Boar + Rooster
If both parties make the proper concessions, this could turn out to be a feasible match. There will be areas of disagreement, but both have the capacity to work out differences if they admire the other enough. The Boar is prone to naiveté and easily imposed on by others, and the Boar therefore may have need of the Rooster’s sharp faculties. Nevertheless, the Boar may be too passionate and warm for the analytical and mentally inclined Rooster; the Rooster is too argumentative and knowledgeable to follow or love blindly. However, on the positive side, neither is too thin-skinned, and criticism will affect them like water running off a duck’s back. The honest and accommodating Boar has a true need for the Rooster’s diligent and critical mind. Although the Rooster is capable and self-confident, the Rooster will need the affable Boar’s diplomacy and reliability. This is a partnership where if each person sees the strength of the other, the two could learn and benefit a great deal.
Boar + Dog
These two will enjoy a kind and agreeable relationship despite their differing attitudes toward life. Both are robust, open, and honest, and they like doing their best whenever possible. However, the Dog can be aggressive and will not withhold criticism if the Boar is too self-indulgent or lax in his or her duties. The Dog is less outwardly passionate than the Boar and may lack understanding of the party animal’s large appetites and sensuality. Still, they may be able to find a common ground for cooperation. The Dog has more insight than the Boar and will always be loyal. And the Boar is tolerant and generous enough to forgive the Dog’s peculiarities. These two are not averse to mutual concessions and will share whatever they have with each other. Their partnership will be happy because neither will need to harp on the other’s weaknesses.
Boar + Boar
This combination could work out well if the partners are able to take the good with the bad. Being born under the sign of the Boar, both of them will be strong, courageous, and modest, but they may lack direction and tenacity and may not be able to shore up each other’s weak points. Sincerity and goodwill without resolute and systematic organization could wreak havoc for two such well-meaning people. One of them will have to be unemotional and disciplined to cope with reality as well as adversity; otherwise their mutual love and loyalty will not be much protection for life’s biggest challenges.
Index
Please note that index links to approximate location of each term.
A
Aquarius
Boar, 354–55
Dog, 324
Dragon, 140
Horse, 200–201
Monkey, 261
Ox, 51
Rabbit, 109–10
Rat, 23
Rooster, 293
Sheep, 230
Snake, 169–70
Tiger, 81
Aries
Boar, 355
Dog, 325
Dragon, 140–41
Horse, 201
Monkey, 261
Ox, 52
Rabbit, 110
Rat, 23–24
Rooster, 294
Sheep, 230–31
Snake, 170
Tiger, 82
Ascendants, xxvi–xxvii
for the Boar, 349–53
for the Dog, 318–23
for the Dragon, 135–38
for the Horse, 196–99
for the Monkey, 255–59
for the Ox, 46–50
for the Rabbit, 104–8
for the Rat, 18–21
for the Rooster, 288–92
for the Sheep, 225–28
for the Snake, 164–68
/>
for the Tiger, 76–80
Autumn
Boar, 359
Dog, 329
Dragon, 144
Horse, 205
Monkey, 265
Ox, 55–56
Rabbit, 114
Rat, 27
Rooster, 298
Sheep, 234–35
Snake, 174
Tiger, 85
B
The Boar
ascendant relationships for, 349–53
as child, 338–40
compatibility and conflict for, 343–49
with the Dog, 318, 348–49, 422, 427
with the Dragon, 134–35, 346–47, 390–91, 424–25
by element, 340–43
famous people born in the year of, 360
with the Horse, 195–96, 347, 401, 425–26
with its own sign, 349, 427–28
lunar years of, in the Western calendar, xx, 332
with the Monkey, 255, 348, 411–12, 426
overview of, 331–32
with the Ox, 46, 345–46, 374–75, 423
personality of, 331–38
with the Rabbit, 99, 100, 104, 343, 346, 385–86, 424
with the Rat, 18, 345, 369–70, 422–23
relationship combinations for, 422–28
with the Rooster, 287–88, 348, 417, 427
seasons of, 358–59
with the Sheep, 219, 224–25, 343, 347, 406, 426
with the Snake, 159, 164, 344, 347, 396, 425
by sun sign, 353–58
with the Tiger, 76, 346, 380, 423–24
Triangle of Affinity for, 343, 344
C
Cancer
Boar, 356
Dog, 326
Dragon, 141–42
Horse, 202
Monkey, 262–63
Ox, 53
Rabbit, 111
Rat, 24–25
Rooster, 295
Sheep, 231–32
Snake, 171
Tiger, 83
Capricorn
Boar, 354
Dog, 324
Dragon, 139–40
Horse, 200
Monkey, 260
Ox, 51
Rabbit, 109
Rat, 22–23
Rooster, 293
Sheep, 229–30
Snake, 169
Tiger, 81
D
The Dog
ascendant relationships for, 318–23
with the Boar, 318, 348–49, 422, 427
as child, 308–9
compatibility and conflict for, 312–18
with the Dragon, 130, 134, 313–14, 316, 390, 419
by element, 309–12
famous people born in the year of, 330
with the Horse, 191, 195, 312–13, 316–17, 400–401, 420
with its own sign, 318, 422
lunar years of, in the Western calendar, xx, 302
with the Monkey, 254–55, 317, 411, 421
overview of, 301–2
with the Ox, 46, 315, 374, 418
personality of, 302–8
with the Rabbit, 104, 316, 385, 419
with the Rat, 18, 315, 369, 417–18
relationship combinations for, 417–22
with the Rooster, 287, 317–18, 416–17, 421–22
seasons of, 328–29
with the Sheep, 224, 317, 406, 421
with the Snake, 164, 316, 395–96, 420
by sun sign, 323–28
with the Tiger, 70–71, 75–76, 312–13, 315, 379–80, 418–19
Triangle of Affinity for, 312–13
The Dragon
ascendant relationships for, 135–38
with the Boar, 134–35, 346–47, 390–91, 424–25
as child, 125–26
compatibility and conflict for, 129–35
with the Dog, 130, 134, 313–14, 316, 390, 419
by element, 126–29
famous people born in the year of, 145
with the Horse, 133, 193, 388, 398
with its own sign, 132–33, 387–88
lunar years of, in the Western calendar, xx, 118
with the Monkey, 129–30, 133–34, 249, 252–53, 389, 408–9
overview of, 117–18
with the Ox, 44, 132, 371, 386
personality of, 118–25
with the Rabbit, 102, 132, 382, 387
with the Rat, 13–14, 16, 129–30, 131, 367, 386
relationship combinations for, 386–91
with the Rooster, 134, 285, 389–90, 414
seasons of, 143–44
with the Sheep, 133, 222, 389, 403–4
with the Snake, 133, 162, 388, 393
by sun sign, 138–43
with the Tiger, 74, 132, 377, 387
Triangle of Affinity for, 129–30
E
Earth, xxxiv–xxxv
Boar, 342–43
Dog, 312
Dragon, 129
Horse, 189–90
Monkey, 249
Ox, 41
Rabbit, 98–99
Rat, 13
Rooster, 280–81
Sheep, 218
Snake, 158
Tiger, 70
Elements, five. See also individual elements
interrelationship and interaction among, xxv, xxviii–xxx
lunar signs and, xxvi
F
Fire, xxxiii–xxxiv
Boar, 342
Dog, 311–12
Dragon, 128–29
Horse, 189
Monkey, 248–49
Ox, 40
Rabbit, 98
Rat, 12–13
Rooster, 280
Sheep, 217–18
Snake, 157–58
Tiger, 69
Full moon, xxxviii
G
Gemini
Boar, 356
Dog, 326
Dragon, 141
Horse, 202
Monkey, 262
Ox, 53
Rabbit, 111
Rat, 24
Rooster, 295
Sheep, 231
Snake, 171
Tiger, 82
H
The Horse
ascendant relationships for, 196–99
with the Boar, 195–96, 347, 401, 425–26
as child, 186–87
compatibility and conflict for, 190–96
with the Dog, 191, 195, 312–13, 316–17, 400–401, 420
with the Dragon, 133, 193, 388, 398
by element, 187–90
famous people born in the year of, 206
with its own sign, 194, 399
lunar years of, in the Western calendar, xx, 178
with the Monkey, 194–95, 253, 399–400, 409–10
overview of, 177–78
with the Ox, 45, 192, 372, 397
personality of, 178–86
with the Rabbit, 103, 193, 383, 397–98
with the Rat, 14, 17, 192, 367–68, 396
relationship combinations for, 396–401
with the Rooster, 195, 286, 400, 415
seasons of, 204–5
with the Sheep, 194, 223, 399, 404
with the Snake, 162, 193–94, 393–94, 398–99
by sun sign, 199–204
with the Tiger, 70–71, 74, 191, 192–93, 377–78, 397
Triangle of Affinity for, 190–91
L
Leo
Boar, 357
Dog, 326–27
Dragon, 142
Horse, 202–3
Monkey, 263
Ox, 53–54
Rabbit, 112
Rat, 25
Rooster, 295–96
Sheep, 232
Snake, 172
Tiger, 83
Libra
Boar, 357–58
Dog, 327
Dragon, 142–43
Horse, 203
Monkey, 263–64
Ox, 54
Rabbit, 112–13
Rat, 25
Rooster, 296–97
Sheep, 233
Snake, 172–73
Tiger, 84
Li chun, xxviii, 361–62
Lunar signs. See also individual signs
ascendants and, xxvi–xxvii
elements and, xxvi
months of, xxvii
seasons and, xxvi, 362–63
solar signs and, xxvii
stems and, xxvi
Lunar years
blind, 362
bright, 361–62
double bright, 362
exact solar dates for, xx–xxv
li chun and, xxviii, 361–62
long and short, xxviii
M
Metal, xxx–xxxi
Boar, 340
Dog, 309–10
Dragon, 126–27
Horse, 187
Monkey, 246–47
Ox, 38–39
Rabbit, 96
Rat, 11
Rooster, 278–79
Sheep, 216
Snake, 155–56
Tiger, 67–68
The Monkey
ascendant relationships for, 255–59
with the Boar, 255, 348, 411–12, 426
as child, 245–46
compatibility and conflict for, 249–55
with the Dog, 254–55, 317, 411, 421
with the Dragon, 129–30, 133–34, 249, 252–53, 389, 408–9
by element, 246–49
famous people born in the year of, 266
with the Horse, 194–95, 253, 399–400, 409–10
with its own sign, 254, 410
